CSD Youth Symphony to Play with Pros
The Canyons Youth Symphony is gearing up for an encore performance with the American West Symphony. The Youth Symphony of about 80 sixth- through ninth-graders are practicing an arrangement of Giaochino Rossini’s William Tell Overture, which they’ll perform with the all-volunteer, Sandy-based American West Symphony in a joint concert April 22 at 7 p.m. at Butler Middle […]
CTEC Teacher a STEM Star
When it comes to STEM, Cody Henrichsen is a star. The Canyons Technical Education Center computer science teacher inspires students in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). He teaches them to create apps for Android and Apple iPhones. He encourages girls to seek computer-coding careers. He is one of the College Board’s […]
‘Accept Nothing But Greatness,’ NFL Player Tells CVMS Students
Washington Redskins linebacker Bryan Kehl told Crescent View Middle School eighth-graders to “accept nothing but greatness” from themselves as they press forward in pursuit of their hopes and dreams. Kehl, a graduate of Brighton High and Brigham Young University, spent an hour with the students on Monday, March 11, 2013, urging them to set challenging […]
Sandy Gives Major Award, Names Park After CSD’s Scott Cowdell
A family-friendly park tucked away in a corner of a cozy Sandy neighborhood will bear the name of a Canyons District employee and longtime Sandy City Councilman who has dedicated much of his life to the betterment of the place he calls home. For his contributions to the city and its residents, the former Center […]
CTEC Students ‘Master the Mainframe’
CTEC students are making a name for themselves with IBM executives nationwide. The students in Cody Henrichsen’s IT Programming class placed 14th in IBM’s 8th annual Master the Mainframe Contest, which included high school and college student contestants from across the United States and Canada. Additionally, CTEC student Sam Fuller was honored for being among […]
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Board Affirms Mount Jordan Middle Rebuild, Approves Site Plan The Board voted to approve a site plan for a rebuild of Mount Jordan Middle School. Board members also decided to start work immediately after school is dismissed for the 2012-2013 school year, move the Mount Jordan student body to the old Crescent View Middle School […]
Canyons Announces New Leadership Appointments
Canyons District is pleased to announce new leadership appointments. The following have accepted new administrative roles in Canyons District schools: Scott Jameson, now serving as Principal at Altara Elementary, will become Assistant Principal at Albion Middle School. Kelly Tauteoli, currently Assistant Principal at Midvale Middle, also will move to Albion Middle School. Nicole Svee-Magann, currently Assistant […]
Ski Over Spring Break! Snowbird Hosts CSD on March 29
Spend part of your spring break on the slopes. Snowbird is offering $25 half-day lift passes to Canyons employees, students and their families on March 29, 2013. The pass is for 1-4:30 p.m. but doesn’t get the pass-holder access to the tram. The discount will be given to skiers who present a coupon at […]
Victory Light to Shine at Corner Canyon High
Electric-blue lights will shine bright in the night sky when honors come raining down on the Corner Canyon Chargers. Thanks to a generous donation, a Victory Light will be installed in the new bell tower atop Canyons’ new high school, which opens this fall. “You will be able to see it from all parts of […]
Alta Swimmer, JHS Quarterback, JHS Football Team Nominated for State of Sport Awards
Two Canyons District record-holding student athletes and this year’s 5A gridiron champions are nomineees in the Governor’s State of Sport Awards, which honor excellence in athletics. Winners are chosen by the public via online voting. Votes can be submitted Monday, March 4, 2013 through Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at midnight. High School Female Athlete […]
